24TH ANNUAL NM INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE CONFERENCE

Corporate Sponsors

Bohannan Huston, Inc.Huitt-Zollars, Inc.LIUNA Laborers Local 16Molzen CorbinNM Mortgage Finance Authority Pettigrew & Associates

Government Sponsors

NM Water & Wastewater Association US Department of HUDUSDA - Rural DevelopmentNM Environment DepartmentU.S. Census Bureau

General Sponsors APIC SolutionsAUI Inc.Bank of AlbuquerqueCentral Square Technologies Clear Energy Solar NMCooperative Educational ServicesENGIE Services U.S.HDR Engineering, Inc.Johnson ControlsNew Mexico Indian Affairs DepartmentNM Rural Water Association Professional Document Systems Rural Community Assistance CorporationSites SouthwestStantecTierra Right of Way ServicesWaste Management of New Mexico

October 23-25, 2019 - Las Cruces Convention Center

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24TH ANNUAL NM INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE CONFERENCE

MANY THANKS TO OUR PREMIERE SPONSORS

WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT! Conference Organizers

Apricot Tree Consulting Daniel B Stephens & Associates Energy, Minerals & Natural Resources Department Molzen Corbin New Mexico Aging & Long-Term Services Department New Mexico Association of Regional Councils (NewMARC) New Mexico Counties New Mexico Department of Finance & Administration New Mexico Department of Transportation New Mexico Economic Development Department New Mexico Environment Department New Mexico Finance Authority New Mexico Indian Affairs Department New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority New Mexico Municipal League New Mexico Tourism Department Rural Community Assistance Corporation Sites Southwest Souder Miller & Associates U.S. Dept. of Agriculture U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development

Wednesday, October 23, 20198:00 am - 5:00 pm Registration Ballroom 1-28:00 am - 11:00 am Exhibit Setup, Coffee Ballroom 1-28:00 am - 7:00 pm Exhibits Open Ballroom 1-28:30 am - 10:00 am Mobile Workshop Facility Tour: Las Cruces Downtown Revitalization Meet at East Entrance

10:30 am - 11:30 amWelcome: Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima; Spaceport America - Chris Lopez, Director of Site Operations NMDFA Cabinet Secretary Olivia Padilla-Jackson -What’s New with State Capital Outlay

Exhibit Hall 1,2,3

11:30 am - 12:30 pm Keynote Speaker: Lieutenant Governor Howie Morales Exhibit Hall 1,2,312:30 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch/General Session: Census Bureau/Census 2020: What you need to know! Exhibit Hall 1,2,31:30 pm - 1:45 pm Exhibit Stroll/Break Ballroom 1-21:45 pm - 3:15 pm Better Planning for Utilities through Asset Management Meeting Rooms 1,2,31:45 pm - 3:15 pm Certification Process for State and Federal Projects Meeting Rooms 4,5,61:45 pm - 3:15 pm Affordable Housing, Workspace and Economic Development at Siler Yard Meeting Rooms 9 & 101:45 pm - 3:15 pm Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)- Federal Funds for New Mexican Entities Meeting Rooms 7 & 81:45 pm - 3:15 pm State of NM - Green Energy Project Exhibit Hall 3 A-C3:15 pm - 3:30 pm Exhibit Stroll/Break Exhibit Hall 1,2,3

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Opportunities Funding Utility Projects - focusing on USDA, NADBank, CWSRF and NMFA Meeting Rooms 1,2,3

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Audit Findings: Best Practices To Avoid Findings Meeting Rooms 4,5,63:30 pm - 5:00 pm Current Accessibility Codes and Standards for New Construction Meeting Rooms 9 & 103:30 pm - 5:00 pm Integrated Waste Management Best Practices on Tribal Lands Exhibit Hall 3 A-C3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Outdoor Recreation as an Economic Driver Meeting Rooms 7 & 85:00 pm - 7:00 pm Networking Welcome Reception Ballroom 1-2

Thursday, October 24, 20197:30 am - 5:00 pm Registration, Exhibits Open Foyer, Ballroom 1-28:30 am - 9:30 am Breakfast & General Session: Grow NM’s Economy Through Tourism Exhibit Hall 1,2,3

9:30 am - 9:45 am Exhibit Stroll/Break Ballroom 1-2

9:45 am - 11:15 am Challenges in Utility Operations Staffing Meeting Rooms 1,2,39:45 am - 11:15 am Partnering with Your Engineering: Build Trust in the Design Process Meeting Meeting Rooms 4,5,69:45 am - 11:15 am Technical Assistance: What it is and what can it do for me and my community? Meeting Rooms 9 & 109:45 am - 11:15 am Greening Your Economy Meeting Rooms 7 & 89:45 am - 11:15 am State Revenue Sources - What Can We Do Better? Presented by Senator Pete Campos Exhibit Hall 3 A-C11:15 am - 11:30 am Exhibit Stroll/Break Ballroom 1&2 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Lunch/Keynote: Together, America Prospers, Rich Davis, USDA Exhibit Hall 1,2,31:00 pm - 1:45 pm Exhibit Stroll/Break Ballroom 1&21:45 pm - 3:15 pm Project Management Fundamentals and Case Studies Meeting Rooms 1,2,31:45 pm - 3:15 pm Carrying Out Capital Outlay Meeting Rooms 4,5,61:45 pm - 3:15 pm Broadband Opportunities in Rural Communities Meeting Rooms 9 & 101:45 pm - 3:15 pm Successful Tools for Attracting and Growing Local Businesses Meeting Rooms 7 & 81:45 pm - 3:15 pm Legislative Perspective on Capital Outlay Exhibit Hall 3 A-C3:15 pm - 3:30 pm Exhibit Stroll/Break Ballroom 1-23:30 pm - 5:00 pm Regionalism Revealed! Meeting Rooms 1,2,33:30 pm - 5:00 pm Funding Opportunities for Bike and Pedestrian Infrastructure Meeting Rooms 4,5,63:30 pm - 5:00 pm Tribal Census 2020/Census Data Dissemination Meeting Rooms 9 & 103:30 pm - 5:00 pm Exploring Successful Development Stories: How did they do it? Meeting Rooms 7 & 83:30 pm - 5:00 pm Discover Resources & Learn How to Revitalize Brownfields in Your Community Exhibit Hall 3 A-C6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Dinner & Dance - Theme: Embrace Your Inner Super Hero Exhibit Hall 1, 2, 3

Friday, October 25, 20198:30 am - 9:00 am Exhibit Stroll/Break Ballroom 1 & 29:00 am - 11:30 am Awards Brunch: Keynote: Congresswoman Xochitl Torres Small Exhibit Hall 1, 2, 312:00 pm - 2:00 pm Exhibit Breakdown Ballroom 1 & 2

Lieutenant Governor Howie MoralesWelcome/Keynote Wednesday, October 23, 2019; 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Soon after taking office in January 2019, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham asked Lieutenant Governor Howie Morales to take charge of the State Public Education Department (PED). He did that until a permanent Secretary later could be named. During that period, Howie Morales joined the Governor in calling for a historic $500 million budget investment in public school classrooms, part of the Governor’s “Education Moonshot”.

Lieutenant Governor Howie Morales, raised in Silver City, New Mexico, has spent his whole life working to improve the lives of people in his community and across our state. He served in the New Mexico

Legislature on the Legislative Finance Committee for 11 years. A classroom teacher and proven leader who stands up for seniors and public education, he said "No more cuts to New Mexico's classrooms." Howie Morales has fought to protect our most vulnerable communities and local schools, to build a fair economy that works for all of us, and to move New Mexico forward.

Rich Davis, USDALunch/ Keynote: Together, America ProspersThursday, October 24, 2019; 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Rich Davis has been serving as the Deputy Administrator for Community Programs in Rural Development, USDA, since August 2010. The Community Programs provide direct and guaranteed loans and grants to help rural communities develop or improve their essential community facilities for public use in rural areas. These facilities include health care, schools, public safety, transportation infrastructure, and a variety of other project types. During his

tenure, the Community Facilities Programs portfolio has grown from a total of $4.6 billion to $9.75 billion, of which 98 percent of the loans are current.

Mr. Davis graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and holds a Master of Science in Public Works from George Washington University. He is a Professional Engineer, registered in the State of Virginia.

Congresswoman Xochitl Torres Small Awards Brunch/ KeynoteFriday, October 25, 2019; 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Congresswoman Xochitl Torres Small represents New Mexico’s second congressional district, which covers all or parts of Bernalillo, Catron, Chaves, Cibola, De Baca, Eddy, Guadalupe, Grant, Hidalgo, Lea, Lincoln, Luna, McKinley, Otero, Roosevelt, Sierra, Socorro, and Valencia counties.

Born and raised in New Mexico, Xochitl grew up in Las Cruces where her mother was a teacher and her father a social worker. There she learned the New Mexico values of hard work, grit, and the importance of having your neighbor’s back. After graduating Cum Laude from Georgetown University in just three years, Xochitl returned home to Las Cruces. A former Field Representative for Senator Tom Udall, she established his constituent services offices in southern New Mexico and worked to increase cell phone service, broadband, and other communication lines in rural New Mexico.

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October 23-25, 2019

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

8:00 am - 5:00 pmBALLROOM 1-2

REGISTRATION

8:00 am - 11:00 am BALLROOM 1-2

EXHIBIT SETUP, COFFEE

8:00 am - 7:00 pmBALLROOM 1-2

EXHIBITS OPEN

8:30 am - 10:00 amOFFSITE - MEET AT EAST ENTRANCE

MOBILE WORKSHOP FACILITY TOUR: LAS CRUCES DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATIONThe City of Las Cruces has a well-established public-private partnership to support the growth of a safe, vibrant, diverse, and walkable downtown community. The effort is to invigorate residential and business redevelopment through good planning and responsible, targeted investments with continued collaboration to promote downtown Las Cruces as a premier destination in the region.

Presented byMandy Guss, Business Development Administrator/Economic Development

10:30 am - 11:30 amEXHIBIT HALL 1,2,3

WELCOMELas Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima

PRESENTATION OF COLORS INVOCATION - Chairwoman Lori Gooday-Ware, Fort Sill Apache Tribe

Spaceport America - Chris Lopez, Director Of Site Operations

DFA Cabinet Secretary Olivia Jackson-Padilla - What’s New with State Capital Outlay

11:30 am - 12:30 pmEXHIBIT HALL 1,2,3

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Lieutenant Governor Howie Morales

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12:30 pm - 1:30 pm BALLROOM 1 & 2

LUNCH/GENERAL SESSIONCENSUS BUREAU/CENSUS 2020: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!New Mexico Strong: Highlighting all 33 Counties and their Complete Count Committees for a complete and accurate 2020 Census.

Presented byVeronica Arzate De Reyes, Senior Partnership Specialist, U.S. Census BureauSusan Privett, Data Dissemination Specialist for Texas and Oklahoma, U.S. Census BureauKendra Moore, PHD, Tribal Partnership Specialist, U.S. Dept. of CommerceLiz Reed, Community and Constituent Services Manager, Doña Ana County

Moderated byPaige Best, NM Census Coordinator, NM Department of Finance and Administration

1:30 pm - 1:45 pm EXHIBIT HALL 1,2,3

EXHIBIT STROLL/ BREAK

1:45 pm - 3:15 pmMEETING ROOMS

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Utilities Track

BETTER PLANNING FOR UTILITIES THROUGH ASSET MANAGEMENTMany funding mechanisms now require an asset management plan (AMP) in accordance with an established template and guidelines. A life cycle cost approach to infrastructure planning has become mainstream and critical to communities seeking badly-needed, infrastructure dollars. This session will introduce the five core components of an AMP and highlight their key benefits. This session also offers a glimpse of active asset management planning and tools in the communities of Carlsbad and Ruidoso. Carlsbad is developing methods to help predict asset failure and make recommendations regarding O&M, repair and replacement while Ruidoso is creating an AMP for water, sewer, and streets.

Presented byKarl Pennock, Rural Development Specialist, Rural Community Assistance CorporationJeff Patterson, Director of Planning and Regulation, City of Carlsbad Russ Doss and Sonja Jamilla, Senior Engineer and CIO, Souder, Miller & AssociatesAshlie Carabajal and Eric Boyda, Water Resource Specialist and Watershed and Water Rights Director, Village of Ruidoso

Moderated byJoseph M. Maestas, Business Development Manager, Souder, Miller & Associates

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Transportation Track

CERTIFICATION PROCESS FOR STATE AND FEDERAL PROJECTSThis session will cover the five (5) required certifications for federally funded projects. Attendees can expect to learn what the process for requesting each one is, what documentation is required, what the time frame for each one may be, and some best practices to ensure that the certification process gets completed timely.

Presented byJudith Gallardo, TLPA South Region Coordinator, NMDOTKimberley Fetherlin, TLPA Project Specialist, NMDOTDebra Hudson, Southern Planning Liaison-Statewide Planning, NMDOT Gov't to Gov't

Moderated byJessica Hunter, P.E., NMDOT


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Housing Track

AFFORDABLE HOUSING, WORKSPACE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AT SILER YARD

In collaboration with the City of Santa Fe, the New Mexico Inter-Faith Housing will present about Siler Yard: Arts+Creativity Center, a net-zero energy affordable housing, workspace, and economic development project in Santa Fe. This new construction brownfield redevelopment project was catalyzed and created in close collaboration with the City of Santa Fe. The project will have 65 live/work rental apartments that target residents and families with children using the “Artist Preference” set aside in Fair Housing. Siler Yard is designed for water and energy efficiency with net-zero energy solar arrays to generate and sustain power for residents.

Presented byDaniel Werwath, Chief Operating Officer, NM Inter-Faith HousingAlexander Ladd, Director, Office of Affordable Housing, City of Santa Fe

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)- FEDERAL FUNDS FOR NEW MEXICAN ENTITIES Every year the Local Government Division awards CDBG funding to local governments for a range of infrastructure, development, and planning projects. Recent examples of these projects include senior centers, water systems improvements, and flood-prevention initiatives, construction of a community health clinic, affordable housing development, and comprehensive plans. The common denominator among these projects is the beneficiaries are majority low to moderate income communities. This session will explain how New Mexican entities can take advantage of CDBG funds to serve their LMI residents by answering the questions: What kinds of projects are eligible? How can entities qualify? What makes a funding application competitive? And, what does it take to administer a CDBG project?

Presented byScott Wright, Community Development Bureau Chief, Local Government Division, Department of Finance and Administration, State of New Mexico

Sonja Unrau, Project Manager, Local Government Division, Department of Finance and Administration, State of New Mexico

Moderated byPriscilla Lucero, Executive Director, Southwest Council of Governments

1:45 pm - 3:15 pmEXHIBIT HALL 3 A-C

Informational Session

GREEN BUILDING INITIATIVES - NM GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT - LEADING BY EXAMPLE The Facilities Management Division of the General Services Department in August 2019 began a $32 million project to improve the energy efficiency of more than 30 executive office buildings in Santa Fe. GSD received $20 million for the state buildings green energy project in legislation approved this year by the Legislature and signed by the Governor. The department received an additional $12 million through bonds sold by the New Mexico Finance Authority. Those bonds will be paid off with utility savings. We’re excited at GSD about the green energy project. We’ll be delivering a cleaner environment for future generations.

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Kenneth Ortiz, Cabinet Secretary for New Mexico General Services Department Anna Silva, FMD Director, GSD Erica Velarde, Energy Engineer, GSD

3:15 pm - 3: 30 pm EXHIBIT HALL 1,2,3 EXHIBIT STROLL/ BREAK

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR FUNDING UTILITY PROJECTSThe Funding Utility Projects session will highlight the multiple forms of funding for financing utility infrastructure development including water, wastewater, housing, and broadband. Speakers will represent multiple state and federal entities.

Presented byRhonda Holderman, Financial Manager Loans & Grants, New Mexico Environment DepartmentBrian Smith, Field Representative, USDA-Rural Development Telecommunications ProgramKim Gian-Umezu, Community Program Director, USDA-Rural DevelopmentCarmela Manzari, Lending Officer, New Mexico Finance AuthorityRenata Manning-Ghogbo, Director of Grant Financing, North American Development BankMichael Vonderheide, Director of Water Resources, NMFA

Moderated byMichaelene Kyrala, Policy Director, New Mexico Environment Department


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AUDIT FINDINGS: BEST PRACTICES TO AVOID FINDINGSThis session will cover the most common audit findings and what locals can do to avoid them. The audit review process will also be covered and will include discussion on audit findings that would require a fiscal agent or special conditions to be implemented.Discussion of criteria the NMDOT uses to determine risk from a fiscal point of view for sub-recipients of both state and federal money. We will also discuss if you need a fiscal agent or if you asked to be a fiscal agent for another entity.

Presented byKristen Dorland, Accounting Services Director & CFO, NMDOT

Moderated byClarissa Martinez, LGRF/Capital Outlay Manager, Project Oversight Division, NewMexico Department of Transportation



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CURRENT ACCESSIBILITY CODES AND STANDARDS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTIONThis session will cover current accessibility codes/standards and best practices for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for new construction and future planning for renovations. In an effort to provide equal access for all, including unique situations that may exist in Indian Country, the following topics will be addressed: Accessible Parking, Exterior Accessible Route, Building Entrance, Interior Circulation Path, Interior Elements, Restroom Access and Polling Sites. Compliance in these areas will assist in improving the quality of life for all individuals with disabilities.

Presented byDominic Gonzales, Architectural Access Specialist, State of New Mexico Governor's Commission on DisabilityAnthony H. Alarid, Interim Director, State of New Mexico Governor's Commission on Disability

Moderated byLawrence John, Tribal Infrastructure Fund Administrator, NM Indian Affairs Department Chandler Kahawai, CPO, Capital Outlay Administrator, NM Indian Affairs Department


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OUTDOOR RECREATION AS AN ECONOMIC DRIVER

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has made it a priority to grow outdoor businesses to boost the marketing of New Mexico's outdoor recreation industries. The Legislature has appropriated an initial $200K to launch the Outdoor Recreation Division and an Outdoor Recreation Advisory Committee. Learn from experts in the outdoor recreation industry how to and why it makes sense to develop and support your community's outdoor recreation businesses.

Presented byDavin Lopez, President and CEO, Mesilla Valley Economic Development AllianceEvan Williams, Executive Director, Northwest New Mexico Council of GovernmentsLindsay Mapes, Economic Development Director, Questa Economic Development Fund

Moderated byJohanna Nelson, Finance Development Specialist, New Mexico Economic Development Department

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Tribal Track

INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES ON TRIBAL LANDSThis session will cover Integrated Waste Management Best Practices on Tribal Lands, Transfer Station Management & Fees, Composting Initiatives, Recycling Opportunities, Solid Waste System Implementation (Trash to Council), and How Traditional Ecological Knowledge & Wisdom fits in all this.

Presented byJacqueline Shirley, Rural Development Specialist, Yupic Tribe of Alaska; Rural Community Assistance Corporation.

Moderated byChandler Kahawai, CPO, Capital Outlay Administrator, NM Indian Affairs Department

5:00 pm - 7:00 pmBALLROOM 1-2 NETWORKING WELCOME RECEPTION AND EXHIBITOR STROLL

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Thursday, October 24, 20197:30 am - 5:00 pmFOYER, BALLROOM

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General Session

BREAKFAST & GENERAL SESSION: NEW MEXICO TRUE/ GROW NEW MEXICO'S ECONOMY THROUGH TOURISM

This session will review key metrics in visitation and economic impact and how the New Mexico True brand drives results based on those metrics. This session will also review the overlap of tourism with other business sectors and how strategic partnerships and cooperation can develop infrastructure and tourism assets and drive economic development.

Presented byJen Paul Schroer, Cabinet Secretary, New Mexico Tourism Department

9:30 am - 9:45 amBALLROOM 1-2 EXHIBIT STROLL/BREAK

9:45 am - 11:15 amMEETING ROOMS

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CHALLENGES IN UTILITY OPERATIONS STAFFINGWater and wastewater systems can be very large, complex, and resource-dependent and others can be small and much easier to operate. However, the regulatory requirements such as NPDES permits and water quality standards can be very demanding for all systems. Also, the consequences for non-compliance with these requirements can have negative impacts on communities. Hear from experts in the field of utility operations about the challenges and possible solutions to better develop, certify, and retain qualified utility operators to ensure that drinking water is safe and utility systems comply with such requirements.

Presented byEric Hall, UOPC Program Manager, NMED DWBCathie Eisen, Chairperson, NM Utility Operators Certification Advisory BoardMaria Gilvarry, Utilities Director, City of Las VegasJ.J. Gutierrez, Operator, Lower Rio Grande Public Water Works AuthorityFilberto Aguirre, President, NM Water & Wastewater Association (NMWWA)Eric Lopez, Bridel Operations, Bridel Facility OperationsBrent Westmoreland, CRRUA John Mrozek, Deputy Director Wastewater, City of Las Cruces

Moderated byJennifer Hill, Senior Engineer, Daniel B. Stephens & Associates Joseph Maestas, Business Development Manager, Souder Miller & Associates

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Thursday, October 24, 2019


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PARTNERING WITH YOUR ENGINEER: BUILDING TRUST IN THE DESIGN PROCESSPublic health and safety considerations are at stake with public sector projects. There is a responsibility to the taxpayers to obtain the highest quality and safest project design possible. To assure that the highest standards are obtained, the qualifications-based selection (QBS) procurement method is most suited for A/E services. Quality Based Selection (QBS) is the most competitive and open form of local, state and federal procurement possible, and QBS is written into the NM Procurement Code. The process is based on a firm’s ability to perform a job, not merely on the lowest price a firm can offer.

Presented by - American Council of Engineering CompaniesAlbert Thomas, President, ACECJerry Paz, Board Member, ACECDavid Quintana, Chief Engineer, NMDOT

Moderated byTalal Saint-Lot, Grants Specialist, Molzen Corbin


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Tribal Track

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: WHAT IT IS AND WHAT CAN IT DO FOR ME AND MY COMMUNITY?

Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) is a nonprofit organization that provides training, technical, financial resources, and advocacy so rural communities can achieve their goals and visions. RCAC has served rural and tribal communities in New Mexico since 1978. RCAC's programs and services deliver solutions to complex community needs. Our local presence allows us to develop partnerships with communities to identify needs, set goals, and select the best options to meet them. RCAC provides the tools to create the change communities want, but the communities chart their own course. During this ses-sion you will learn about the different community development services RCAC can offer your community to achieve its vision... How can we help you?

Presented byOlga Morales, Assistant Director, Rural Community Assistance CorporationJacqueline Shirley, Rural Development Specialist - Solid Waste, Rural Community Assistance CorporationDarryl English, Loan Officer, Rural Community Assistance Corporation

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Development Track

GREENING YOUR ECONOMYThe current administration has made it a priority to support renewable energy in New Mexico. What does this mean for local communities? Hear a discussion from state experts how to develop and how to support your community's green industries and initiatives.

Presented byMark Gaiser, Program Manager, EMNRDCarlos Contreras, Loan Specialist/Energy Coordinator, USDASaif Ismail, Energy And Sustainability Manager, City of AlbuquerqueCarrie Hamblen, CEO, Las Cruces Green Chamber

Moderated byJohanna Nelson, Development Finance Specialist, NMEDD

9:45 am - 11:15 amEXHIBIT HALL 3 A-C


STATE REVENUE SOURCES - WHAT CAN WE DO BETTER? This session will cover state revenue sources, capital needs, maximizing funding, steps in developing a local ICIP, capital planning best practices, and guidelines for local projects..

Presented bySenator Pete Campos, NM State Senator, New Mexico State Senate

Moderated byDonnie Quintana, DFA-Local Government Division Director

11:15 am - 11:30 amBALLROOM 1&2 EXHIBIT STROLL/BREAK

11:30 am - 1:00 pmEXHIBIT HALL 1,2,3

General Session

LUNCH & KEYNOTE: TOGETHER, AMERICA PROSPERSPresented byRich Davis, USDA

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Thursday, October 24, 20191:00 pm - 1:45 pmBALLROOM 1&2 EXHIBIT STROLL/BREAK


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Utilities Track

PROJECT MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS AND CASE STUDIES This session will explore the fundamental elements of successful water and wastewater project management by exploring real world case studies from the planning stage through construction. Learn how the City of Gallup, Lower Rio Grande Public Water Works Authority, City of Lordsburg and NMED Construction Programs Bureau help their communities setup successful projects from the beginning, discuss the project owners role and perspective, how to leverage available funding, create partnerships and develop clear lines of communication with stakeholders and decision makers on project progress.Presented byDennis Romero, Executive Director, Water and Sanitation Department, City of GallupKaren Nichols, Projects Manager, Lower Rio Grande Public Water Works AuthoritySteven Deal PE, Project Manager, NMED Construction Programs BureauEspy and Alfredo Holguin, Local Government Liaison and Project Manager, Wilson & Company Inc.

Moderated byRebecca Roose, Water Protection Division Director, New Mexico Environment Department


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CARRYING OUT CAPITAL OUTLAYDuring this year's legislative sessions an exceptionally high amount of capital outlay grants were awarded to New Mexico's local governments. This session aims to provide practical guidance on carrying out capital outlay- from planning practices prior to a grant award, through procurement, construction/equipment purchase, to close out. There will also be opportunity for attendees to share challenges and successes with the capital outlay process.

Presented byScott Wright, Bureau Chief, DFA-LGD Community Development BureauSonja Unrau, Project Manager, Local Government Division, Department of Finance and Administration, State of New Mexico

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Tribal Track

BROADBAND OPPORTUNITIES IN RURAL COMMUNITIESBroadband - also known as high-speed internet- is today's critical infrastructure. From education to health care, pubilc safety to tribal housing, broadband provides the platform to build Tribal communities. What are the steps to bring the benefits of a modern communication infrastructure to all tribal communities.

Presented byGar Clarke, Geospatial Program Manager, State of New Mexico Department of Information TechnologyKendra Karp, Director, New Mexico Department of Information TechnologyJohn Chadwick, E-Rate Coordinator, Public Education Department

Moderated byChandler Kahawai, CPO, Capital Outlay Administrator, NM Indian Affairs Department Lawrence John, Tribal Infrastructure Fund Administrator, NM Indian Affairs Department


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Development Track

SUCCESSFUL TOOLS FOR ATTRACTING AND GROWING LOCAL BUSINESSESThis session will provide first-hand advice from economic development professionals in the public and private sectors regarding successful tools for attracting and growing local businesses. It truly takes a village, along with key economic development organizations (EDOs) and officials, to stimulate economic development and job growth in our communities. We'll explore ways to deliver resources-for-growth to our local businesses, whether they're located in rural communities or cities - or anywhere in between. We will also focus on economic development programs and how communities can work with their EDOs to be better prepared to respond to potential recruitment opportunities and be considered for more business projects that are looking for locations in New Mexico.

Presented byHolly Bradshaw-Eakes, President, HollyCo Strategies Johanna Nelson, Finance Development Specialist, NMEDD Melinda Allen, VP Business Development, New Mexico Partnership

Moderated byJoseph M. Maestas, Business Development Manager, Souder, Miller & Associates

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LEGISLATIVE PERSPECTIVE ON CAPITAL OUTLAYLegislative Finance Committee analysts and the Department of Finance & Administration will discuss current capital outlay issues, best practices, the process, and the importance of good project tracking data.

Presented byJonas Armstrong, Capital Outlay Analyst, Legislative Finance CommitteeTheresa Edwards, Capital Outlay Analyst, Legislative Finance CommitteeDonnie Quintana, Division Director, DFA-Local Government Division

Moderated byDonnie Quintana, Division Director, DFA-Local Government Division

3:15 pm - 3:30 pmBALLROOM 1-2 EXHIBIT STROLL/BREAK

3:30 pm - 5:00 pmMEETING ROOMS 1,2,3

Utilities Track

REGIONALIZATION REVEALED!

Restructuring, mergers, partnership contracts and informal cooperation are all successful regionalization strategies that utilities can use to address common challenges including aging infrastructure and lack of resources. Featuring the experience of the Lower Rio Grande Public Water Works Authority, this session will explore benefits, tips and lessons learned in adopting these strategies. The session will highlight selected regional projects in New Mexico including an up-date from Mr. Dennis Romero of the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project.

Presented byOlga Morales, Assistant Director, Rural Community Assistance CorporationKaren Nichols, Projects Manager, Lower Rio Grande Public Water Works AuthorityDennis Romero, Water and Sanitation Director, City of Gallup, NM

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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTUREWith a renewed emphasis on outdoor recreation, public health, and alternative transportation, interest in bicycle and pedestrian facilities has increased in New Mexico. The NMDOT administers programs that assist communities with planning, design and construction of these facilities. The NM Bike Plan identifies a statewide priority network for bicycle infrastructure investments on NMDOT owned and maintained roadways. This session will provide information on NMDOT and Federal resources that can help you improve your bicycle and pedestrian networks.

Presented byShannon Glendenning, Active Transportation Programs Supervisor, NMDOT Maggie Moore, Urban and Regional Planner, NMDOT Sky Tallman, Active Transportation Programs-CMAQ Coordinator, NMDOT Cerise Grijalva, Transportation Planner, SWNM Council of Governments

Moderated byPhyllis Taylor, AICP, Principal, Sites Southwest


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TRIBAL CENSUS 2020/CENSUS DATA DISSEMINATIONIn this session we will have a presentation covering "Why it matters" and what leaders and citizens need to know. Why does the Census matter to Tribal Nations? We will also discuss what's new for the 2020 Census, where people are counted and what does it mean to be historically hard to count.

We will also discuss how to collaborate with the Census Bureau and how to involve your community through Complete Count Committees. We will also review the time line of the 2020 Census operations and strategies for maximizing the self response rate in your community.

Presented byKendra Moore, PHD, Tribal Partnership Specialist, U.S. Dept. of Commerce

Moderated byChandler Kahawai, CPO, Capital Outlay Administrator, NM Indian Affairs DepartmentLawrence John, Tribal Infrastructure Fund Administrator, NM Indian Affairs Department

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CONFERENCE

October 23-25, 2019



7 & 8


Development Track

EXPLORING SUCCESSFUL DEVELOPMENT STORIES: HOW DID THEY DO IT?This presentation discusses the utilization of various tools and strategies to promote the revitalization of downtowns and central business districts. Speakers will present case studies on regulatory and public finance tools that can be used in coordination with one another to accomplish the following: 1. motivate property owners to either lease or sell their vacant buildings, and 2. provide local municipalities with tools to enter into public-private partnerships resulting in the redevelopment of vacant and abandoned properties.

Presented byDaniel Gutierrez, MainStreet Director, New Mexico MainStreet, New Mexico Economic Development DepartmentRhea L. Serna, Revitalization Specialist, New Mexico MainStreet

Moderated byDaniel Gutierrez, MainStreet Director, New Mexico MainStreet, New Mexico Economic Development Department



Development Track

DISCOVER RESOURCES AND LEARN HOW TO REVITALIZE BROWNFIELD IN YOUR COMMUNITYAs per the EPA, a brownfield is a property or development project which may be complicated by the presence of hazardous pollutants or contaminants. Cleaning up and reinvesting in these properties increases local tax bases, facilitates job growth, utilizes existing infrastructure, takes development pressures off of undeveloped, open land, and both improves and protects the environment. Explore resources available to help communities revitalize blighted or contaminated properties and learn from best practices by state and national experts.

Presented byRebecca Cook, Remediation Oversight, Ground Water Quality Bureau, NMED Kevin Kellogg, Manager, Office of Asset Development, City of Santa Fe Oral Saulters, TAB Partner, Kansas State University Technical Assistance to Brownfields Ignacio Dayrit, Director of Programs, Center for Creative Land Recycling

Moderated byJohanna Nelson, Finance Development Specialist, NMEDD



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Friday, October 26, 20198:30 am - 9:00 amBALLROOM 1 & 2 EXHIBIT STROLL/BREAK


AWARDS BRUNCH: KEYNOTE

Presented byCongresswoman Xochitl Torres Small

12:00 pm - 2:00 pmBALLROOM 1 & 2

EXHIBIT BREAKDOWN

Thursday, October 24, 20196:00 pm - 11:00 pmEXHIBIT HALL 1,2,3

DINNER & DANCE

- THEME: EMBRACE YOUR INNER SUPER HERO

Transportation Schedule: Bus will be provided for evening function. 5:30 - 6:30 pm Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces to Convention Center 8:00 - 11:15 pm Convention Center to Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces

Severo y Grupo Fuego- Named band of the year by the New Mexico Hispano Music

Association. This high energy, award-winning group will perform for all attendees

with amazing music, dancing and fun!

All are encouraged to "Embrace your

Inner Super Hero" by wearing red or blue or your Super Hero

Costume!

LAS CRUCES CONVENTION CENTER680 East University Avenue, Las Cruces, NM, 88001(575) 526-0100http://www.meetinlascruces.com

1 Johnson Controls - General2 Bohannan Huston, Inc. - Corporate3 ENGIE Services U.S. - General4 Molzen Corbin - Corporate5 HDR Engineering, Inc. - General6 Professional Document Systems -

General7 Dennis Engineering Company -

Premiere8 Sites Southwest - General9 Smith Engineering Company -

Premiere10 Souder, Miller & Associates -

Premiere11 NM Economic Development Dept -

Premiere12 NM Department of Transportation -

Premiere13 NM Finance Authority - Premiere

14 Clear Energy Solar New Mexico - General

15 Cooperative Educational Services - General

16 Central Square Technologies - General

17 Huitt-Zollars, Inc. - Corporate

18 Pettigrew & Associates - Corporate19 LIUNA Laborers Local 16 - General20 Tierra Right of Way Services -

General21 AUI Inc. - General22 NMED - Government23 US Department of HUD -

Government24 NM Mortgage Finance Authority -

Corporate26 Bank of Albuquerque - General27 Rural Community Assistance

Corporation - General

28 USDA - Rural Development - Government

29 NM Indian Affairs Department - Government

30 Department of Finance & Admin - DFA

31 Manned by DFA Staff - Exhibitors/ Bags

32 US Census Bureau - Government33 Waste Management of NM -

General34 Stantec - General35 APIC Solutions - General36 NM Water & Wastewater Association

- Government

Exhibitors - Ballroom 1 & 2

*Mobile Workshop participants will depart from the east entrance.

Exhibitor Layout

Documents

24TH ANNUAL NM INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE CONFERENCE